Left-back Danny Rose is available after the red card he received against Manchester City was overturned on appeal.

Steve Harper will start in goal for Hull with Allan McGregor ruled out through suspension after his red card at Crystal Palace.

Manager Steve Bruce can also count on Robbie Brady (groin) if needs be, with Maynor Figueroa (muscle problem) also available to play if required. Strike duo Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long are poised for home debuts.

Midfielder Stephen Quinn is in line to start in midfield as Jake Livermore, on loan from Spurs, is unable to face his parent club. Sone Aluko (Achilles) is expected to feature in a reserve game next week as he continues his comeback